Brightview Bethesda

Brightview Senior Living, a
Baltimore-based senior living provider, has risen to the challenge of adapting their
efficient low-rise suburban model, to a high-rise urban tower. The physical
restrictions of a tight downtown site have inspired the provision of
enhancements that ultimately benefit the community of residents, associates,
families and neighbors. The ‘Woodmont Triangle’ area is home to a mix of restaurants, galleries, retail, banking, health and over services,
which make the community attractive to senior residents and their families.

Jury

David Banta, AIA (Chair), WDG Architects, Washington, DC

Paul Donaldson, AIA, PRDG Architects, Dallas, Texas

Karla Jackson, Studio Six 5, Austin, Texas

Dayle Krahn, Baptist Housing, Delta, British Columbia

David Lacy, Southminster, Charlotte, North Carolina

Jury comments

The project
approach includes significant enhancements to the community, resident’s
families and of course the residents. The jury
saw this bold departure as a commitment to the community and an investment in
the larger arts district that the community resides within. The connection to the
community is not only physical as demonstrated in a pedestrian walkway but
includes cultural events organized by the residents such as film festivals,
block parties and other events.

Image credits

Hord Coplan Macht 2017

Hord Coplan Macht 2017

Hord Coplan Macht 2017

Hord Coplan Macht 2017

AIA/DFAR Awards, 14th Edition

The AIA DFAR includes a juried exhibition, a book, access to digital
content, and educational programs that showcase facilities representing
conscientious surroundings that advance environments for senior living.